Tour Guide: The Scientists, Citizen Kay, Drunk Mums, Chela

There’s a wealth of homegrown talent spanning the entire genre spectrum in today’s exciting Tour Guide, with new announcements coming from newly reformed homegrown fuzz rock heroes The Scientists, up-and-comer Citizen Kay, the raucous Drunk Mums, and the quirky young Chela.

The Scientists 35th Anniversary Tour

Icons of Australian garage rock The Scientists launched their reunion tour in Perth last week to rave reviews, having hooked a new generation of fans on their pub-bred brand of fuzzed-out cro-magnon rock at All Tomorrow’s Parties‘ well-received Release The Bats event in Melbourne last year.

From humble beginnings in Perth, The Scientists are now regarded as one of rock’s most influential groups. The band’s original lineup — Kim Salmon, James Baker, Rodney Radalj, Boris Sujdovic — will hit the road this March to celebrate their 35th anniversary as an Australian rock institution.

Watch: The Scientists – Solid Gold Hell

The Scientists Tour Dates

Thursday, 27th March 2014
The Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane
Tix: Via The Hi-Fi Bar

Friday, 28th March 2014
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
Tix: Via The Factory Theatre

Saturday, 29th March 2014
Howler, Melbourne
Tix: Via Howler

Sunday, 30th March 2014
The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
Tix: Via The Gov

Citizen Kay Manage Tour With Tkay Maidza

Citizen Kay kicked off 2014 by making everyone raise a glass, and now he’s announced an extensive run of highly anticipated tour dates alongside fellow young talent, Brontosaurus rapper Tkay Maidza, to coincide with the release of his latest single, the blazing, whip smart Manage.

It’s been a busy 12 months for this rapidly rising hip-hop talent, sharing stages with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, and Public Enemy, in addition to sets at Falls Festival and a very special session at Music Feeds Studio. Kay will be hitting the road with Maidza this May.

Listen: Citizen Kay – Manage

Citizen Kay Tour Dates
w/Tkay Maidza

Saturday, 3rd May 2014
Amplifier, Perth
Tix: Via Oztix

Sunday, 4th May 2014
Newport, Fremantle
Tix: Via Oztix

Friday, 9th May 2014
Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour
Tix: Via Plantation Hotel

Saturday, 10th May 2014
Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
Tix: Via Mosthix

Friday, 16th May 2014
Shebeen, Melbourne
Tix: Via Shebeen Bandroom

Saturday, 17th May 2014
Pirie Social Club, Adelaide
Tix: Via Moshtix

Wednesday, 28th May 2014
Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
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Thursday, 29th May 2014
Small Ballroom, Newcastle
Tix: Via Oztix

Friday, 30th May 2014
Transit Bar, Canberra
Tix: Via Moshtix

Saturday, 31st May 2014
Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Tix: Via Newtown Social Club

Drunk Mums Plastic Tour

Cairns-bred, Melbourne-based punk rock crowd-destroyers Drunk Mums have returned with a new single and music video in tow and it’s been dubbed Plastic. To celebrate this new release, the band are hitting the road to embark on a national tour, which is set to include a string of regional shows.

Plastic combines the band’s ’70s-style jangle pop and pure Aus-rock stylings with an anthemic, ear-worm chorus. Following rampages through pubs and clubs across the country, Drunk Mums are sitting atop a pile of new fans eager to hear more of what this swiftly rising outfit has in store.

Watch: Drunk Mums – Plastic

Drunk Mums Tour Dates

Saturday, 10th May 2014
Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong
Tix: Via Barwon Club

Saturday, 17th May 2014
The Tote, Melbourne
Tix: Via The Tote

Saturday, 24th May 2014
Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Tix: Via Karova Lounge

Sunday, 25th May 2014
Cherry Rock, Melbourne
Tix: Via Cherry Bar

Thursday, 29th May 2014
Frankie’s Pizza By The Slice, Sydney
Tix: Via Frankie’s Pizza

Friday, 30th May 2014
The Small Ballroom, Newcastle
Tix: Via The Small Ballroom

Saturday, 31st May 2014
Cherry Rock, Factory Theatre, Sydney
Tix: Via Factory Theatre

Saturday, 7th June 2014
Trainspotters, Brisbane
Tix: Via Trainspotters

Friday, 13th June 2014
The Loft, Warrnambool
Tix: Via The Loft

Saturday, 14th June 2014
Ed Castle, Adelaide
Tix: Via Ed Castle Hotel

Chela April/May Australian Tour

IHEARTCOMIX, Aussie BBQ, The Green Room, Kitsuné, and Vitalic Noise were just a few of the stomping crowds were Aussie darling Chela made her voice heard at the recent SXSW in Austin, Texas. She’s decided to follow up her US debut by announcing an Australian tour for this April/May.

Chela will also be celebrating her second collaboration with Kitsuné on her Zero EP, which is officially out now. “We can punch the air together to this,” said Chela of the new track, which was written and composed by Chela and Le Bruce, with production handled by the latter.

Watch: Chela – Zero